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The quote says that international institutions depend on governments for their power. It also points out that governments keep control of their own military and police, so those institutions cannot act completely on their own. The line suggests limits on what international bodies can do without state cooperation.
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Originally said in English.
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About Samantha Power
Irish-American journalist, diplomat, and government official
Samantha Jane Power is an Irish-American journalist, diplomat, and government official. She served as the United States ambassador to the United Nations from 2013 to 2017 and later led the United States Agency for International Development from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Power has worked across journalism and public service at the highest level. Her career is tied to international affairs, diplomacy, and development policy, and her public voice is often associated with the responsibilities of American foreign policy.
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